China orders statistics bureau to fight fake data with modern technology

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China has revised the responsibilities of its National Bureau of Statistics, directing it to use modern technology to detect fabricated data. The updated organizational scheme was endorsed by Beijing and took effect on October 28.

China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been tasked with uncovering fabricated data using modern technology, according to the latest update to the agency’s responsibilities endorsed by Beijing. On Friday, the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform published a revised scheme dictating the agency’s functions, internal structure and staffing quotas. The scheme took effect on October 28, according to the notice. The office is a joint Communist Party and state body that finalises...